English：
A Chinglish sentence missing the linking verb "is". It directly translates "这个问题很难" without the copula, a common error among Chinese English learners.
中文：
一句中式英语句子，缺少系动词"is"。直接翻译“这个问题很难”而没有连系动词，是中国英语学习者的常见错误。
💡 词源背景：中文句子“这个问题很难”不需要系动词，但英语必须使用 "is"。这种遗漏系动词的错误在中国英语学习者中非常普遍，因为中文语法允许形容词直接作谓语，而英语需要 be 动词。
📌 Example 1
A: "How's the math test?" B: "This question very difficult."
🎯 双语实用例句：
A：“数学考试怎么样？” B：“这个问题很难。”
📌 Example 2
A: "You forgot 'is'." B: "Oh, this question is very difficult."
A：“你忘了‘is’。” B：“哦，这个问题很难。”
📌 Example 3
A: "This sentence is typical Chinglish." B: "Missing the verb 'to be.'"
A：“这个句子是典型的中式英语。” B：“缺少动词‘to be’。”
📌 Example 4
A: "This question very difficult — I can't solve it." B: "Let me help you."
A：“这个问题很难——我解不出来。” B：“我来帮你。”
📌 Example 5
A: "Teacher keeps correcting me." B: "Practice makes perfect."
A：“老师一直纠正我。” B：“熟能生巧。”
📌 Example 6
A: "In Chinese we don't need 'shi' here." B: "But in English you need 'is.'"
A：“在中文里这里不需要‘是’。” B：“但在英语里需要‘is’。”
📌 Example 7
A: "This error is called 'copula omission.'" B: "Good to know the term."
A：“这个错误叫做‘系动词省略’。” B：“知道这个术语很好。”
📌 Example 8
A: "This question very difficult is used by many Chinese students." B: "We should help them correct it."
A：“很多中国学生用‘This question very difficult’。” B：“我们应该帮他们纠正。”
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